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Data centers in McLean County, Illinois: moratoriums in effect
McLean County has zoning limits on data centers in effect, adopted Jun 1, 2026.

Bloomington has a moratorium on new data centers in effect, adopted May 26, 2026, running until Nov 26, 2026.
Normal has a moratorium on new data centers in effect, adopted May 19, 2026, running until Nov 19, 2026.
No data center project in McLean County is on our record yet. If you know of one, write to [email protected] and it will be added with its sources.
Moratoriums and bans in effect
Pauses on new data centers covering this area.
| Place | Type | Started | Ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BloomingtonTown or city | Moratorium | May 26, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 | Record off site ↗ |
| NormalTown or city | Moratorium | May 19, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | Record off site ↗ |
Zoning limits on data centers
Rules short of a pause: setbacks, noise caps, permit requirements and district limits.
| Place | Type | Started | Ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean County | Zoning limits | Jun 1, 2026 | No end date | Record off site ↗ |
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Every project above is drawn from public records, filings and local reporting. Each row links to what it is based on. Statuses change, so check the source date before you rely on one. Found something wrong? Write to [email protected] and it gets fixed.